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401(k) savers stayed the course in Q1, despite market volatility: Fidelity

By Lynn Cavanaugh

During the first quarter, average account balances were lower, but the average contribution rate to 401(k) plans hit 14.3%, close to Fidelity's suggested savings rate of 15%.

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June 04, 2025

Senate moves to go paperless, embrace e-delivery of retirement plan disclosures

The Senate has introduced a bill, Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025, which would require the SEC to propose rules allowing for the default electronic delivery of regulatory documents to investors, who can still choose to "opt out."

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June 03, 2025

Intel's 6-year 401(k) lawsuit dismissed, alleging fiduciary breach over 'private equity' investments

The chipmaker Intel's case dismissal might provide comfort to plan fiduciaries looking to provide access to private market assets, often overlooked in 401(k) plans, as part of a well-diversified retirement portfolio.

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June 03, 2025

UBS joins list of 50 firms facing misuse of 401(k) ex-employee 'forfeited funds' lawsuits

This class action suit is one of 50 suits filed in the past two years by employees challenging how employers use the "forfeited funds" from departing employees who leave before they are vested in the retirement plan.

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June 02, 2025

Empowering employees to fight financial stress: A Q&A with Tanner Bergman

"The business impact of financial and mental wellness initiatives can be seen through feedback from HR teams and employees, via productivity measures and in employee retention trends," said Tanner Bergman, Head of Wellbeing at Paycom.

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June 02, 2025

1 in 4 millennials expect to live 30 years in retirement, yet fall short of saving enough

Employers can help address the issue by providing access to financial literacy programs, services and advice to improve financial and longevity literacy rates and overall financial security, says TIAA's Kourtney Gibson.

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June 02, 2025

Social Security checks hit record $2,000 in June, as some see checks shrink over unpaid student loans

For the first time in SSA history, the average monthly check hits a major milestone, yet for the 450,000 recipients aged 62 and older with outstanding student loans, garnishments will lessen the amount of their checks.

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May 30, 2025

Do your job! Rattled pension fund investors urge Elon Musk to work a 40-hour week at Tesla

Tesla's Board Chair received a letter from the leaders of the American Federation of Teachers and 11 other pension funds, "demanding Mr. Musk's full time attention on Tesla."

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401(k) savers stayed the course in Q1, despite market volatility: Fidelity

Industry group urges IRS, Treasury to implement additional SECURE 2.0 guidance for plan sponsors

New House bill stops Social Security payments to 'dead' recipients

Recommended Just For You

Retirement Trends Stories

Senate moves to go paperless, embrace e-delivery of retirement plan disclosures

Intel's 6-year 401(k) lawsuit dismissed, alleging fiduciary breach over 'private equity' investments

UBS joins list of 50 firms facing misuse of 401(k) ex-employee 'forfeited funds' lawsuits

Empowering employees to fight financial stress: A Q&A with Tanner Bergman

1 in 4 millennials expect to live 30 years in retirement, yet fall short of saving enough

Social Security checks hit record $2,000 in June, as some see checks shrink over unpaid student loans

Do your job! Rattled pension fund investors urge Elon Musk to work a 40-hour week at Tesla